Thank you for the terrific video ideas, including this one. Thanks again, Todd 3M: amzn.to/2EaUCbE Duck: amzn.to/3aMrEut Fasten: amzn.to/31kJEsI Gorilla: amzn.to/3hmwIbo Scotch: amzn.to/3lcBzxY T-rex: amzn.to/2EwmYMY
Hello, I'am Luiz Fernando from Brazil. About the Strength Test (Width/Lateral) you made a mistake. The first test with the 3M Tape the measurement equipment was configured to measure lb but in the following tests was configured to measure kg. That way the results are: Ordered by time >> 8:23 3M Tape: 16,2 kg or 35,80 lb 9:15 Fasten Tape: 14,5 kg or 31,96 lb 9:31 Gorilla Tape: 30,2 kg or 66,57 lb 9:50 Scotch Tape: 17,7 kg or 39,02 lb 10:01 Trex Tape: 29,1 kg or 64,15 lb Ordered by resistance >> 9:31 Gorilla Tape: 30,2 kg or 66,57 lb 10:01 Trex Tape: 29,1 kg or 64,15 lb 9:50 Scotch Tape: 17,7 kg or 39,02 lb 8:23 3M Tape: 16,2 kg or 35,80 lb 9:15 Fasten Tape: 14,5 kg or 31,96 lb Good tests, God bless you
Great video, but only 13 seconds at the end for the results? Worth 15 seconds per graph at least... just constructive feedback. Thanks for the video. Best
What I appreciate is the dedication to the details. Listing the units for both sae and metric, building testing appliances to try to mitigate the human factor as much as possible, and for just listening to your viewers. Again keep up the good work.
Having used duct tape extensively in a prior career, I can attest that you don't always want the "strongest" tape - you want the one that works best for your application. It was very interesting seeing how it wasn't the same tape brands that performed the best on all tests. Also, as you pointed out, you tested at room temperature. For some applications, it might be more important to work well at either higher or lower temperatures. In my case, we needed a tape that would stick well to a slightly oily surface. All in all, this was really informative!
I can't find any tape that sticks to clear plastic sheeting used in greenhouses (but I use the plastic to cover my mattress due to dust mite allergy). Everything comes off within 5 days. The only thing I haven't tried is gorilla tape. I'm going to try that next. Hopefully it will stick
@@PBGetson Thanks 👍👍 The plastic sheeting has a powdery finish which I scrub off but still nothing sticks. I think it's put on plastic sheeting to stop it sticking together? Even the greenhouse tape sold for it doesn't stick. Will definitely buy gorilla tape and also the plastic sealer gadget mentioned by the other commenter 👍 👍👍
Bro, you are a GENIUS at developing test methods. Sometimes I guess how you'll do a test, but most of the time your brain is way beyond what mine can conceive. RESPECT
Good video. It would add even more value to the test to have the price per meter/inch so people could can draw their conclusions easier. Now I have no idea what is the best for my use case. (Ofc I could always google all the prices.)
He is literally getting these ideas from others. Not bashing him but he isn't coming up with these. These are tests that others have done years and years before he was even a twinkle in his dad's eyes.
I think there could be two other tests to help decide which brand to buy depending on application. But both would be performance over time therefore difficult to do. One test would be resistance/performance when exposed to UV light from the sun over time. I have seen some duct tapes dry out and get crumbly after long exposure to the sun. Another test would be exposure to water, over time, to see how resistant or waterproof the different brands are.
Rank based off total points (higher is better). 1. T-Rex: 261 pts 2. Gorilla: 216 pts 3. 3M: 130 pts 4. Duck: 43 pts 5. Fasten: 39 pts 6. Scotch: 24 pts Comments: It seems overall Gorilla tape and T-Rex tape are quite similar, with T-Rex winning out because of the adhesive properties being significantly stronger. If you need purely strength, Gorilla tape is probably the way to go. But if you need strong adhesion and strength, then use T-Rex tape. 3M seems to be an ok budget option. Explanation: I mathematically mapped all the results for each tape from each of the categories on a scale from 1 to 100 (100 is best, 1 is worst). Then I totaled the mapped values and ranked them to determine which tape came out on top. The more points the better. The reason for this is to allow for tapes that were significantly better in a category to be ranked more fairly. For example, without the mapped totals, T-Rex (with it's incredible adhesion) scores lower than Gorilla by rank.
Based on this video I bought a roll of Gorilla Tape. Around Thanksgiving I was putting up Xmas decorations outside. Running an extension cord across the front walk I wanted something to hold it down so it wouldn't be a tripping hazard. So I ran it through a gap in the concrete sections and taped it down with Gorilla Tape. Cleaned and dried the surface of course and pressed the tape firmly. It's been there about 7 weeks through snow and rain and seems to be doing fine. No loosening to speak of. Good tape.
I’m not into a whole lot of construction, but it’s impossible not to admire the amazing thought and effort that was put into this experiment. Well done.
Should've used that "Flex Seal" stuff that buddy sells on TV lol they say it'll even stick under water! Edit: Flex seal is the spray on stuff, flex tape is the tape!
Been binge watching all of Project Farms videos and you can see just how much Todd has learned and how dedicated he is just by the testing methods and how they have changed over the years! Thumbs up to him and the community for this amazing channel!!!
I recently came across your channel a few weeks ago. This was one of the first "older" videos I watched; they have "How it's made" sort of production feel to them. While the engineer in me appreciates the slower pace and the more thorough explanations for the testing methods, I like the changes you've made over the years (picking up the pace, additional summarization of results, having your own general "picks" at the end, more fluidity in your speech, and a little more "excitement" 🙂). This is one of very few channels out there that actually adds new value to the internet, and I truly appreciate it. I just for the hope for the sake of mankind that people don't start doing reaction videos to your videos.
Exactly, because most people wrap multiple times to secure an object. These brands obviously have different "thread counts" or thickness. This would without a doubt give you an idea of price to performance. If you can get twice the amount of tape from a weaker brand than a stronger brand, but wrap it twice for a percentage stronger than a single wrap of the stronger brand for the same price, ect...
I have found that too many times the cheaper tape doesn't hold. So I end up using far more of it than if I just bought Gorilla tape to begin with. Time is money too, and if you are wasting time always re-taping something then the cheaper tape is more expensive. The only time I would want tape that doesn't stick well, is if I want to pull it off easy with little residue left behind. I never heard of T-Rex before. It is not sold in stores around here.
Thanks for your imput man. Really good thing to know. Living up north experiencing extreme variations of temperature, I was actually wondering about this humidity factor.
Here in Iowa, I swear by Gorilla Tape. Bone chilling cold (-25) to blistering hot (100+). A couple of years ago I patched a thin canvas party tent (it was my poor man's shed for a couple of years) with Gorilla Tape and the patch lasted longer than the canvas - through one summer and winter.
would be interesting to see what brands stick best to different materials: Plastic, wood, metal, porcelain etc. Loved the video and I love how thorough your testing is, keep up the great work!
Before FlexTape took off as a name brand, you could buy a very similar product for plumbing. It really is great, and I was able to fix a PVC pipe that the landlord had stupidly drilled through (mounting the baseboard heater no less).
I would suggest to add a price tag for each brand for any of comparison tests you performing. It will help to develop some sort of "price/quality" statistics to your viewers. Also it would be great to see which duct tape saves it's performance in cold and hot ambient temperatures. Overall, one more amazing video! Thank you! Love your channel!
Ivan Malakhov that's what I felt was missing. He didn't declare a clear winner and price is definitely an x factor as well as length of tape you get for your money
Hugedickerino Kripperino Duct tape isn't meant to be removed. If you want tape that is strong, but can be removed with little to no residue, go with gaffer's tape
Very nice of you to add KGs as well, not even big channels with 1+mil subs does that and it's really annoying so big props to you man! And I will subscribe just because of that reason and the video was well made and the slowmo was fantastically satisfying!
I have tremendous respect for PF's integrity, not being sponsored, and even reluctant to give us advice on perticular items/brands in fear of coloring our desicions (I too would like his personal opinion sometimes, but I respect and understand his point of view on the issue). Also, the sheer amount of work and time put into these tests, and videoing/editing it all for our viewing pleasure shows the dedication he has. A real 'must sub' channel. Thank you for providing us with such great money-saving and informative content, PF.
definitely depends on use, if adhesion is an issue, it has a significant advantage. Though others may perform better, by comparison, on different surfaces (ex: damp, cold, rough, oily, metal, plastic, fabric). I would be very interested to see those results as well.
Thanks for posting this comparison. It was very well done with some inventive testing procedures. As someone who tests pressure sensitive labels and tapes professionally I would point out that one important variable you didn't indicate is the dwell time of the bond. PSA bond strength tends to increase over time so for many applications this should be a controlled factor when testing.
I remember when he had 10k subs or so and now he's over 150k and a million views in a week...........Its nice that a genuine guy has some success on here for a change.
Anytime I need to buy something for a project I always check for a project farm video. I’ve saved THOUSANDS over the years from this channel. Thank you very much for making quality content for us to watch! You are the best.
@Fastbreak 383 : no, but the crew at 'Possum Lake have fans among middle-aged men world-wide. Always wanted to see Red take on Home Nuclear Power, for the advanced home handyman only, of course. Harold's reaction would be hilarious!
I've been using Gorilla tape & glues for years now with excellent results. Back in the military days, they had some great stuff as well, but I don't remember who the contractor was. 👍
I would go with TREX as I think tackiness and how well it adheres is the most important. As far as tensile strength is concerned, you can apply multiple layers. Gorilla is a good option too.
Not really.... Mythbusters is all about sensation and wet finger guessing....not lot of science involved... This guy did a way better job! Exact messuring etc! Perfect
Between you and AvE, I don't think I'll ever have to trust any other online review again, but the big difference is we can show a project farm video in any classroom without worry. :)
Interesting tests you have here! I'm curious to price per meter or meterprice per kg as well. I've seen Gorilla/Trex sold at hardware stores but they're ridiculously priced. If I need 3 layers of low quality tape to hold together something I can hold with 1 layer of premium, which one is economical?
Gorilla comes with pretty huge rolls though compared to others. Not sure if it’s due to the thickness of the tape or more length though tbh. It’s my go-to
Labor is your greatest expense. If you are factoring in labor as part of the price, there would be no way making two or three layers of any tape, no matter how cheap, would save you money over a high quality "one and done" tape.
I guess the most detailed answer to this would be: There is tape specially for ANY usage. Some are length-wise better, others by stick, other by abrasion.
how do you know though, you really need a price per strength.... since if you had half the price, you could just use twice the tape and get the same strength.
Not only are those three points worth looking at, but keep in mind what the price point and amount of tape in a roll are as well. If I am broke as heck, and don't need the best, I would find the cheapest and smallest roll available. As a consumer, I would like to remember the statistics of the different brands, but if I know I wont need a high tensile strength tape or the best lateral shear resistance, or the roll only comes in a 4000Ft pack and I only need 100ft, then I probably would buy the 15-20 dollar roll rather than a 30-40 dollar one.
T-Rex seemed to be the best overall it was just barley second in strength and holds very well. It wasn’t bad at the width test either. All the top seemed not far off.
Great demonstration. Many people will not know what duct tape was designed to do- cover the joint of furnace ductwork to prevent air leaks. That does not demand neither a high tear load nor excess adhesion. In fact some of the sturdier brands tested may be too over built for that task. That being said your testing is unique, practical and certainly will help make an informed decision if what one needs is a high adhesion, high load and high tear strength.
Fun fact, WD-40 isn't actually a lubricant, it's a solvent. It's a good place to *start* if you're dealing with something covered in rust or corrosion, but aside from the old joke, you really shouldn't use it as a general purpose lubricant (instead look for something graphite- or silicone-based, or find a specific product made to do a specific job, like gun oil for cleaning a firearm -- WD-40 will ruin a gun in the long run if you try to use it there)
@@JimRFF Yeah if you want a lubricant; 3-in-1 has always been reliable, however, WD-40 does make a water-resistant silicone lubricant: www.wd40.com/products/silicone-lubricant/
@@niccatipay I know, I was just pointing that out! So that people wouldn't avoid WD-40 as a lubricant because they do have it. That and Liquid Wrench are probably the better and reliable brands out there next to 3-in-1 Oil!
Man I really wish you had used the strongest (or at least a stronger) version of the Duck tape, I know from experience that the digi-camo roll is extremely weak (and as you pointed out, the skin is very elastic) Duck makes different types of tape and the ones with designs on them are usually the shittiest (because kids buy them to make wallets instead of actually fixing things).
I've noticed that solid color Duck tape tends to stick quite well. But only the solid colors. The big thick rolls are better than the thin rolls. Look from the side to see the difference.
Coming from avon, Ohio duck tapes capital that is 100% true. We have every year a parade and a festival all sponsored by the company and almost never do they recommend using the designed tape for any project besides for just being for fun.
Brilliant! Love the way you came up with the various tests, all of which seem very fair. I now know which brand of tape I'm going to use from now on. Duct tape seems like the quality has gone way down over the last 20 or so years.
There is onother brand , Nashua. They make it in mutiple widths, up to 4" at least, and different grades. Expensive though- the last time I knew it's price it was $28/180ft. roll 4" wide in 2001 . The 3m is a joke compared to it .
You make very well thought out and well executed videos! Always impressed with your experimental design and the careful consideration you give to ensure an even comparison of products!
Great video, thank you for the test and the slow motion tearing looks awesome! Could you also test adhesion on different surfaces? And general weather resistance (water, sun, heat, cold, just leaving them outside should be sufficient for a general idea).
could you also test to see which one of them leaves the most adhesive residue on the surfaces? not really for the quantity but for how sticky that leftover residue actually is. this combined with testing against the elements should work good, because, for example, gorilla tapes' glue melts easily and leaves a heavy residue that is hard to remove (from my own experience using it ina binder for school).
Great video! Love that your honest, and neutral. Very valuable information. You are my go too youtube channel if I need help deciding on a purchase. Keep up the great work.
Chris Foxwell LOL I have it holding the front end of our old Envoy together. Clips were broken on the driver's side front bumper by a mechanic when I had a repair done and Gorilla tape has been holding the bumper in the correct place for 6 years now. It's stayed on through freezing temps, over 100° temps, through washes, through rain, through road salt... So far that same piece hasn't let me down! It's great stuff for auto repairs
I know I’m late to seeing this but this is really useful. You can see not all tape is the same. Duct tape in my opinion is one of the best inventions in history like I’d say probably in the top 5 with wheels and motors up there too. It can be used for so many different things other than weight support and sticking to a random surface. Even the United States Military used duct tape as a bandage during the Vietnam War and it worked. The pressure stopped bleeding and seal stopped potential for infection. It can also be used as rope if rolled properly or even shelter if you have just sticks to make the basic shape. Duct tape is truly more than just a tape it’s a tool.
We appreciate you being impartial when it comes to testing and letting the viewer make their own informed decision. It's a great way to go about testing products. Keep making awesome testing videos!
I live in central Florida where it is extremely dank & humid most of the time. All of the other brands of tape I've tried are absolute garbage, the glue fails almost immediately in the high humidity. Gorilla tape is the only tape I've found that works great, even in high humidity AND RAIN. And just as your tests prove, it also has a high tensile strength. The stuff is so good, it is actually re-usable. Peel it off, put it back on and it still sticks & holds up just fine. I use it for all sorts of applications & repairs & swear by the stuff. Sure, there's adhesive products specially made for roofing & marine applications that may work better, but the stuff is extremely expensive. For the price, ya just can't beat Gorilla tape. I used to think "Gorilla tape is too expensive".......until I finally tried it. It's worth its weight in gold as far as I'm concerned......lol.
Thank you so much for putting products up to an actual scientific style test. It is nice to actually know what I am paying for when I walk into a store. As a plumber, the general consensus among my peers that I have heard is that Gorilla is the best brand but I am interested in the better performance of the T-Rex on stickiness. I want to try that out! thanks again and keep up the good work!
Actually this was pretty interesting in seeing how each one did overall but in the individual break tests. One of the really fascinating things I found was when you did the sl motion shots of each of the tapes breaking with the various methods which got me thinking about the manufacturing process. I was looking at the patterns of each tape when they stretched and tore apart in the slo mo shots and some of the patterns were of a straight line variety , some of a diamond pattern but what made me wonder with those break patterns is the material that they layer in between the tape face ( grey/brown/black/camouflage ) and the resin/rubber. It looks like depending on the quality of the resin and the strength and pattern of the material sandwiched in between led to the tape breaking. It almost looked like the diamond patterned material once the resin let go was able to break away easier than the brands that had a woven pattern and even some that looked like it was a straight line seemed to hold up better than the tape that had the diamond patterned material What really is the kicker is that some of the name brand like scotch failed fairly easy as did 3M in some tests, when really those are some big brands that have been making tape and adhesives for years and years and years. Some of the pricer brands did well, but I think we all know in some test they didnt come out exactly at the top but performed well. Makes me wonder if some of the well known brands might price it cheaper knowing that while it will do the job it might not last. and with a lower price point the buyer would be encouraged to buy their brand even though it might no work as well rather than an expensive competitor brand. Imagine if the brands that didnt fare well upped their resin quality and a better patterned and strength material would produce different results in the future Look at painters tape ( the green and blue etc ) not all is made equal, I think people see the various lengths and widths it comes in when they are shopping for it plus the price and dont really know the difference between them other than color and width and of course price, but I dont think people realize that they come in different adhesive strengths and for different applications , painting walls, painting vehicles, painting steel or metal, there is some painters tape that when used in the wrong application can be a pain in the rear to stay on or take off. Interesting test to say the least, makes me think twice now about some of the name brands and why some of their products are so cheap
I really like your testing methods used here. One test I would have added is measuring the amount of stretch before total failure. In some uses, if the tape stretches too much, it's failed it's job at holding something where you want, even though it may not have actually broke.
I need to see a test on 550 Paracord!! Test all variables including "long term" exposure to sunlight?!?!?! I know that's the difficult one. Also there are some types that have snare wire, fire starter and fishing line!!!
We stocked 3M duct tape. We all called it 200 mile an hour tape. back then. I got a roll that was 4 inches wide and about a foot in diameter that was dark OD green. I’ve still got a little bit of that roll of tape left and it is still good and I still use a piece of it occasionally. The stuff is over 30 years old and has been in my unheated shop that freezes in the winter and cooks in the summer. I’m not sure if anybody makes the stuff that good anymore. 👍🏻
I think it depends on what you want to use it for. I once tried to seal up some drafty windows by taping a piece of like 5 mil plastic over each window and leaving an air gap. (3M actually has a product that does something similar.) Anyway, when I tried to use Duck brand it fell off in a matter of days! When I switched to Gorilla next, it held up all winter long! However, it also took the top 5 layers of paint off with it in the spring! In a different house, I tried using Duck brand tape to seal around a window air conditioner so bugs couldn't get in the cracks, but this time I couldn't get the tape OFF of the vinyl window! It half melted and half decomposed as I was pulling it off!
Sometimes ease of removal is more important than strength. Exposure time, humidity, temperature have very different effects on the adhesives and their subsequent clean up after the tape is pulled off. p.s. Contractors Dis-olve-it has become our best choice for adhesive clean up.
There are a lot of uses for a tape with high flexibility and gooey adhesive in air handling and water shedding. I wouldn't use Gorilla or T-Rex for normal "duct" tape applications, but I would use them for more structural applications.
MacGyver is a great show. Watched it as a kid. And the whole series on Netflix a few months ago. Maybe try the best one against 100 mph/military duct tape. I've always used that and had a great results.
Devin Ingram its like 12 bucks a roll. And for something that I never want moved again I use it. Yeah I'm more stingy with it, and so for some things I use gorilla tape. I would want to see how it holds up against these brands tho. Cuz I see a difference between the 2.
would be interesting to see how the tapes hold up in a long term application. after being exposed to heat and humidity. a lot of tapes i used so far, tend to get brittle or loose their adhesive strength and just fall off
I have been using the clear gorilla tape for the last two or three years and have been very surprised at how versatile it is and it has never disappointed me in its strength or stickiness. Initially, I thought it was just expensive packing or shipping tape but it is far superior 2 shipping tape. I have used it to make temporary patches in inflatable boats, patch holes and window screens, or help with making inventions and gadgets where I need a clear waterproof seal.
When I question a brand of product whatever brand, I come to Project Farm and I'm never disappointed........fantastic presentation on all level. Thanks again.
Dude you had me at MacGyver. Thats all the confirmation i need . You definitely get a sub for that. And i know this may sound weird, but thanks for having a good flow to your vids. Alot of guys have great content, but their delivery is boring and puts you to sleep. Yours is awesome. Keep up the great work!!
Thank you for replying, and for a very scientific comparisons of the various products. Another thing I would add is that the tear strength, especially sideways, when low is a good thing, so that one can tear it without using one's teeth, or a cutting tool. I find that duct tape more than makes up for lack of strength in stickiness.
Yes, thumb up on this. @Project Farm since you replied here... I think you can limit your tests since freezing temperatures or hot and humid environment will affect mainly the glue, while the UV can also affect the substrate (only the tensil strength or shear will do).
That would be an interesting test as a follow-up. Put each of the tapes across the table and let sit outside in the elements for a month or so...and then do the adhesion and tensile strength tests again. That would be quite interesting. Also, was the 3M tape a mil spec? When I was in the military, we used OD Green Tape on everything. We called it 100mph tape because it would hold anything in place up to 100mph (or so, they say).
Well, you forgot to factor in the “bang for your buck” or economy of each. Compare how much tape you get for your money. If two pieces of weaker tape equal one strong piece of tape but the weak tape costs a fourth as much and I get twice as much weak tape, then I will go with the weaker, cheaper tape.
It's actually amazing... and for some reason intersects my personal life as well: 1) a guy at my work I'm friends with, I swear is just this guy, but only 25. 2) this girl I'm dating KNOWS this channel very well... met her dad, he loves it too... might marry into that family based on that 🤣🤣🤣
Gorilla has always been my go to for strength but looking at the stickiness of TRex I may have to change depending on the task. Thank you for all your testing
if I can score a roll from work I will try to send you some of the special kevlar and carbon fibre reinforced tape I use for work. it's pricey but insane.
Your methods and attention to detail are world-class. Keep up the no-sponsorship as long as you can, so when you do "cash out" it's a good payday for you.
I'm a technician in the live event industry. Here in Europe, we use "Nashua 357" which is pretty much the industry standard for canvas tape that holds something. For taping cables to the ground, lighter tape is often preferred as it's easier to pull off. If you can get your hands on it, it would be interesting to see you testing it.
Thank you for the terrific video ideas, including this one. Thanks again, Todd
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Hello, I'am Luiz Fernando from Brazil. About the Strength Test (Width/Lateral) you made a mistake.
The first test with the 3M Tape the measurement equipment was configured to measure lb but in the following tests was configured to measure kg. That way the results are:
Ordered by time >>
8:23 3M Tape: 16,2 kg or 35,80 lb
9:15 Fasten Tape: 14,5 kg or 31,96 lb
9:31 Gorilla Tape: 30,2 kg or 66,57 lb
9:50 Scotch Tape: 17,7 kg or 39,02 lb
10:01 Trex Tape: 29,1 kg or 64,15 lb
Ordered by resistance >>
9:31 Gorilla Tape: 30,2 kg or 66,57 lb
10:01 Trex Tape: 29,1 kg or 64,15 lb
9:50 Scotch Tape: 17,7 kg or 39,02 lb
8:23 3M Tape: 16,2 kg or 35,80 lb
9:15 Fasten Tape: 14,5 kg or 31,96 lb
Good tests, God bless you
where is flex tape
test nichiban tape pls
Great video, but only 13 seconds at the end for the results? Worth 15 seconds per graph at least... just constructive feedback. Thanks for the video. Best
hi do you have video on which spanner made is better ? the silver or chrome or matte finish
What I appreciate is the dedication to the details. Listing the units for both sae and metric, building testing appliances to try to mitigate the human factor as much as possible, and for just listening to your viewers. Again keep up the good work.
Thank you very much for the positive comment!
Project Farm I got randomly unsubscribed to your channel
I'd like the tests repeated 5x in a row just for an average.
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Totally, haven't seen any other videos but this made me instascribe.
Moral of the story: The scarier the animal name the better the duct tape.
Edit: Thank you guys for all the likes 🙏🏻
lol. Great point!
So when can we get goose tape?
Moral.
@@matthewronsson fixed it thanks
Thanks for the insta-meme. Now no one who reads that can now forget the best Duct tape.
Having used duct tape extensively in a prior career, I can attest that you don't always want the "strongest" tape - you want the one that works best for your application. It was very interesting seeing how it wasn't the same tape brands that performed the best on all tests. Also, as you pointed out, you tested at room temperature. For some applications, it might be more important to work well at either higher or lower temperatures. In my case, we needed a tape that would stick well to a slightly oily surface. All in all, this was really informative!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I can't find any tape that sticks to clear plastic sheeting used in greenhouses (but I use the plastic to cover my mattress due to dust mite allergy). Everything comes off within 5 days. The only thing I haven't tried is gorilla tape. I'm going to try that next. Hopefully it will stick
@@vmm5163 Might try heatgunning or high blow-dryer on Gorilla or just fuse the plastic with a bag sealer to seal your mattress.
@@vmm5163 The tape has lasted through -45C and is still sticking. The only caveat is to make sure the surface is dry before applying the tape.
@@PBGetson Thanks 👍👍 The plastic sheeting has a powdery finish which I scrub off but still nothing sticks. I think it's put on plastic sheeting to stop it sticking together? Even the greenhouse tape sold for it doesn't stick. Will definitely buy gorilla tape and also the plastic sealer gadget mentioned by the other commenter 👍 👍👍
Bro, you are a GENIUS at developing test methods. Sometimes I guess how you'll do a test, but most of the time your brain is way beyond what mine can conceive. RESPECT
Your videography skills are off the scale too. Thanks!
I appreciate that!
Good video. It would add even more value to the test to have the price per meter/inch so people could can draw their conclusions easier. Now I have no idea what is the best for my use case. (Ofc I could always google all the prices.)
He is literally getting these ideas from others. Not bashing him but he isn't coming up with these. These are tests that others have done years and years before he was even a twinkle in his dad's eyes.
I think there could be two other tests to help decide which brand to buy depending on application. But both would be performance over time therefore difficult to do. One test would be resistance/performance when exposed to UV light from the sun over time. I have seen some duct tapes dry out and get crumbly after long exposure to the sun. Another test would be exposure to water, over time, to see how resistant or waterproof the different brands are.
Your home made testing rigs are truly ingenious and inspirational.
Thank you very much!
I couldn't agree more 💯
Rank based off total points (higher is better).
1. T-Rex: 261 pts
2. Gorilla: 216 pts
3. 3M: 130 pts
4. Duck: 43 pts
5. Fasten: 39 pts
6. Scotch: 24 pts
Comments: It seems overall Gorilla tape and T-Rex tape are quite similar, with T-Rex winning out because of the adhesive properties being significantly stronger. If you need purely strength, Gorilla tape is probably the way to go. But if you need strong adhesion and strength, then use T-Rex tape. 3M seems to be an ok budget option.
Explanation: I mathematically mapped all the results for each tape from each of the categories on a scale from 1 to 100 (100 is best, 1 is worst). Then I totaled the mapped values and ranked them to determine which tape came out on top. The more points the better. The reason for this is to allow for tapes that were significantly better in a category to be ranked more fairly. For example, without the mapped totals, T-Rex (with it's incredible adhesion) scores lower than Gorilla by rank.
Thank you! TRex is my personal favorite.
1. Flex
Inquiring minds want to compare Harbor Freight cheap stuff. And, Gaffer's Tape too.
Gorrila
Isn't gaffer tape and duct tape the same thing? Would be interesting to see a comparison of duct tape and masking tape.
This is a really well designed experiment. Liked and subscribed.
Thank you very much
Project Farm is truly incredible. In a world full of frauds he is the real deal!
I am very thankful for your testing. It has saved me time and money when looking for the best performing products.
Thank you!
Based on this video I bought a roll of Gorilla Tape. Around Thanksgiving I was putting up Xmas decorations outside. Running an extension cord across the front walk I wanted something to hold it down so it wouldn't be a tripping hazard. So I ran it through a gap in the concrete sections and taped it down with Gorilla Tape. Cleaned and dried the surface of course and pressed the tape firmly. It's been there about 7 weeks through snow and rain and seems to be doing fine. No loosening to speak of. Good tape.
Impressive results! Thanks for the feedback on how Gorilla has held up
I’m not into a whole lot of construction, but it’s impossible not to admire the amazing thought and effort that was put into this experiment. Well done.
Thank you!
Should've used that "Flex Seal" stuff that buddy sells on TV lol they say it'll even stick under water!
Edit: Flex seal is the spray on stuff, flex tape is the tape!
Thank you for this recommendation.
Eliminator Performance *flex tape, and is not really duct tape tbh, more like the adhesive tool of the gods.
Mick McLeran I know but it'd be cool to see how sticky it was when tested this way.
Very good video Project Farm!
The fact that I wasn’t the only person thinking this makes me feel less alone in this world.
I JUST SAWN THIS BOAT IN HALF
This man does a great job 👏 he doesn’t try to tell you what to buy, he allows you to decide what you like
Been binge watching all of Project Farms videos and you can see just how much Todd has learned and how dedicated he is just by the testing methods and how they have changed over the years! Thumbs up to him and the community for this amazing channel!!!
Thanks so much!
Me too...great job!
So Gorilla and T-Rex are about twice as strong as everything else
Great point
Did you figure that out all by yourself?
@phatal45 acting? Nahhh bro, that's just his personality xD
@@NylClutchy rosted xD
And TREX is twice as sticky as Gorilla.
What about Flex Tape?
Flex will compete with Gorilla soon. Thanks for the recommendation!
Project Farm dont forget flex tape clear
The void THATS ALOT OF DAMAGE- Phil Swift 2017
FLEX TAPE
flex tap3
I recently came across your channel a few weeks ago. This was one of the first "older" videos I watched; they have "How it's made" sort of production feel to them. While the engineer in me appreciates the slower pace and the more thorough explanations for the testing methods, I like the changes you've made over the years (picking up the pace, additional summarization of results, having your own general "picks" at the end, more fluidity in your speech, and a little more "excitement" 🙂). This is one of very few channels out there that actually adds new value to the internet, and I truly appreciate it. I just for the hope for the sake of mankind that people don't start doing reaction videos to your videos.
Thanks!
I swear you watch one project farm video and boom that’s your entire UA-cam home page
Thanks for watching!
Your are NOT lying....
Or you watch 1 PF video at bed time and boom, the alarm is going off. Lol.
That’s exactly my experience!
*FlexTape*
Thank you for this recommendation! I'll test it in an upcoming video!
Project Farm make sure you test it by sawing a boat in half like in the ads
It can repair your life even
Suicidal Muffin Couldnt repair a broken relationship though...
ua-cam.com/video/8ci2hj7CSHI/v-deo.html
Mythbusters: we don't test myths about brand name products.
Project Farm: hold my beer.
lol. Thank you!
Hold my budweisser.
Always wondered what could have been if they made that boat with T-rex. Could have crossed the pacific may be!
Always a good time watching the battle of the brands in different situations 😎👍
Thanks!
which tape brand is the bes-
me, an intellectual: flex tape
Thank you for the feedback
I was about to say the same XDD
I THOUGHT THE SAME THING
HUZZAH! A man of quality
I would say over 3 tests Gorilla won
Cost per foot would help make a decision
According to Amazon, Trex is cheaper than Gorilla and fared better.
He usually does the cost and value sheets but probably forgot or something
When confronted with duct tape not holding what do people do? USE MORE DUCT TAPE!
Exactly, because most people wrap multiple times to secure an object. These brands obviously have different "thread counts" or thickness. This would without a doubt give you an idea of price to performance. If you can get twice the amount of tape from a weaker brand than a stronger brand, but wrap it twice for a percentage stronger than a single wrap of the stronger brand for the same price, ect...
I have found that too many times the cheaper tape doesn't hold. So I end up using far more of it than if I just bought Gorilla tape to begin with. Time is money too, and if you are wasting time always re-taping something then the cheaper tape is more expensive. The only time I would want tape that doesn't stick well, is if I want to pull it off easy with little residue left behind. I never heard of T-Rex before. It is not sold in stores around here.
You should also do a price comparison/ price per performance
Great recommendation.
that would very much localize the video to the area they are priced from.
Orrin Young but at least we get a benchmark comparison to each other regardless of the currency
Thanks for your imput man. Really good thing to know. Living up north experiencing extreme variations of temperature, I was actually wondering about this humidity factor.
Here in Iowa, I swear by Gorilla Tape. Bone chilling cold (-25) to blistering hot (100+).
A couple of years ago I patched a thin canvas party tent (it was my poor man's shed for a couple of years) with Gorilla Tape and the patch lasted longer than the canvas - through one summer and winter.
would be interesting to see what brands stick best to different materials: Plastic, wood, metal, porcelain etc. Loved the video and I love how thorough your testing is, keep up the great work!
Thanks for the suggestion.
The REAL best duct tape is obviously *FLEX TAPE*
Great recommendation! Here's the video on Flex: ua-cam.com/video/aRXpfgik9XA/v-deo.html
Before FlexTape took off as a name brand, you could buy a very similar product for plumbing. It really is great, and I was able to fix a PVC pipe that the landlord had stupidly drilled through (mounting the baseboard heater no less).
Obviously
78shaweyes so true
lol I was about to say "Where is the Flex Tape?" in the comments
I would suggest to add a price tag for each brand for any of comparison tests you performing. It will help to develop some sort of "price/quality" statistics to your viewers. Also it would be great to see which duct tape saves it's performance in cold and hot ambient temperatures. Overall, one more amazing video! Thank you! Love your channel!
Thank you for the recommendation and thanks for the positive comment!
Cold and Hot environment performance is a Very Good Point in my opinion.
I agree that a price to quality of product is a ratio that would also play a factor in my decision.
Ivan Malakhov that's what I felt was missing. He didn't declare a clear winner and price is definitely an x factor as well as length of tape you get for your money
I agree. Price is a factor.
Test was nice, but giving the thumbs for that awesome reverse duct tape action. Satisfied.
Thank you!
dude ikr this guy is out here making plays, doing shit no one else has ever thought of.... slo mo in REVERSE!
What a surprise some of the main brands that I trusted fail miserable.
Thanks for commenting.
If they work for you keep using them! But now you know their limitations.
Depending on what ur using it for you may not want all that. Another thing i didn't see him go over were things like residue
Hugedickerino Kripperino
Duct tape isn't meant to be removed. If you want tape that is strong, but can be removed with little to no residue, go with gaffer's tape
You have a well-selling brand you can downgrade the quality because you're making revenue either way
Very nice of you to add KGs as well, not even big channels with 1+mil subs does that and it's really annoying so big props to you man! And I will subscribe just because of that reason and the video was well made and the slowmo was fantastically satisfying!
Thank you!
I have tremendous respect for PF's integrity, not being sponsored, and even reluctant to give us advice on perticular items/brands in fear of coloring our desicions (I too would like his personal opinion sometimes, but I respect and understand his point of view on the issue). Also, the sheer amount of work and time put into these tests, and videoing/editing it all for our viewing pleasure shows the dedication he has. A real 'must sub' channel.
Thank you for providing us with such great money-saving and informative content, PF.
Me: Mom we need to buy this brand its super dura-
Mom: ＴＡＰＥ IS ＴＡＰＥ
lol. Thanks
We have Tape at home -> simple tesa
@@Buggiy Store brand Scotch
Me: let's test that theory.
It's not just moms. All sorts of snowflakes think like that.
T rex clear winner for me
Pure Gameplay trex has twice the stickynesssss as gorilla and that’s all I care about, I’ve never had to worry about them breaking just peeling
definitely depends on use, if adhesion is an issue, it has a significant advantage. Though others may perform better, by comparison, on different surfaces (ex: damp, cold, rough, oily, metal, plastic, fabric). I would be very interested to see those results as well.
Ya
Unless you want to remove it some day 😂
Same
This guy is a good egg
Thank you
Shut up turano
Riiight
I love all his videos they are very informative reviews
Thanks for posting this comparison. It was very well done with some inventive testing procedures. As someone who tests pressure sensitive labels and tapes professionally I would point out that one important variable you didn't indicate is the dwell time of the bond. PSA bond strength tends to increase over time so for many applications this should be a controlled factor when testing.
You are welcome! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Your methodology is impressive!!
Thank you
I remember when he had 10k subs or so and now he's over 150k and a million views in a week...........Its nice that a genuine guy has some success on here for a change.
Thank you!
when the tape rips apart in reverse it looks like the venom suit (5:24) or (7:22)
Thanks for commenting on this!
SPIIIIDDAHH MANNNN.... SSSSSS
Project Farm it really does look awesome!
Another good video, and I appreciate you putting pressure on the under performers.
Thank you for sharing!
Next time, don't use camo tape. I couldn't see a thing.
LOL! Thanks for commenting!
It took me a while to get that.
How did you know he tested camo tape?
How did yk it was camo then...
6102livesipmurt because it was sliding down basically nothing so he assumed
This channel is getting better by the minute. Fantastic channel, I enjoy it a lot.
Thank you very much!
dang, this is a high quality video! even had the music title on screen and everything. 10/10
Thank you very much!
Anytime I need to buy something for a project I always check for a project farm video. I’ve saved THOUSANDS over the years from this channel. Thank you very much for making quality content for us to watch! You are the best.
Thanks and you are welcome! Glad to hear!
When he was talking about his favourite TV show, was anyone else expecting him to say the red green show
lol. That's a great show!
Yes! One of the all time great shows
@Fastbreak 383 : no, but the crew at 'Possum Lake have fans among middle-aged men world-wide. Always wanted to see Red take on Home Nuclear Power, for the advanced home handyman only, of course. Harold's reaction would be hilarious!
Absolutely 100% 🇨🇦
@@ProjectFarm I wish it was still on.
i love how even on a nearly year old video, you still reply to as many new comments as possible, you have such great fan interaction :D
Thank you! Lots of comments on this one and I'm trying to keep up.
You forgot FLEX tape
Yes, I wish I would have included it.
Ken Tremendous whoa we have the same pfp
ironface5 3 No we don't
I sawed this boat in half!
Flex tape cannot be compared to. It’s is like comparing someone to Jesus, it cannot be done fairly
I've been using Gorilla tape & glues for years now with excellent results. Back in the military days, they had some great stuff as well, but I don't remember who the contractor was. 👍
Millitary probably had 3m. They have a long standing history with the government.
Nashua 357 is the real 100mph tape
I like the smirk when he said he doesn't want to influence any purchasing decisions.
Thank you for the feedback
huh
@@ProjectFarm what a weird robotic reply
@@australiananarchist480 ikr
Zen
I BELIEVE HE HAS BEEN TALKED TO by YOU TUBE
This was an amazing video -- clear, to the point, well thought out experiments... Newcomer to the channel, but certainly not my last time visiting!
Thank you!
Don't use the camo ones. They are worse than regular color tape.
Thanks
No problem
I use the camo tape for crafts.
+Brodu Sullivan - I use Camo Ones to hide, LOL
I didn't see any camo tape.
I would go with TREX as I think tackiness and how well it adheres is the most important. As far as tensile strength is concerned, you can apply multiple layers. Gorilla is a good option too.
Thanks for the feedback.
this feels like mythbusters
Thank you!
Not really.... Mythbusters is all about sensation and wet finger guessing....not lot of science involved...
This guy did a way better job! Exact messuring etc! Perfect
May I present my case?
Jamie's mustache.
Except with much better science. The science on mythbusters is often very sloppy.
no hot redhead girl
It’s 2 am why am i watching this?
LOL! Hope you enjoyed the test!
Noah Reese holy shit me too
3 am for me
Noah Reese 😂😂😂😂😂
Noah Reese 11:04 PM here
Between you and AvE, I don't think I'll ever have to trust any other online review again, but the big difference is we can show a project farm video in any classroom without worry. :)
LOL! Thanks for the positive comment. I'll always keep all the content family friendly.
Interesting tests you have here! I'm curious to price per meter or meterprice per kg as well. I've seen Gorilla/Trex sold at hardware stores but they're ridiculously priced. If I need 3 layers of low quality tape to hold together something I can hold with 1 layer of premium, which one is economical?
Thanks for the suggestion.
3m, probably
Gorilla comes with pretty huge rolls though compared to others. Not sure if it’s due to the thickness of the tape or more length though tbh. It’s my go-to
economicly ist definitively the one layer Tape...perhaps also a shorter way to the final place and so also a better economically Footprint...
Labor is your greatest expense. If you are factoring in labor as part of the price, there would be no way making two or three layers of any tape, no matter how cheap, would save you money over a high quality "one and done" tape.
if this guy made a video about best cereal, i would watch it. Every one of his videos are thorough and provide an unbiased analysis
Thanks so much!
Watch penguinz0, there's probably a cereal tier list with fantastic commentary
I guess the most detailed answer to this would be: There is tape specially for ANY usage. Some are length-wise better, others by stick, other by abrasion.
Great point. Thank you
Nah, Gorilla and T rex were the clear winners
how do you know though, you really need a price per strength.... since if you had half the price, you could just use twice the tape and get the same strength.
Not only are those three points worth looking at, but keep in mind what the price point and amount of tape in a roll are as well. If I am broke as heck, and don't need the best, I would find the cheapest and smallest roll available. As a consumer, I would like to remember the statistics of the different brands, but if I know I wont need a high tensile strength tape or the best lateral shear resistance, or the roll only comes in a 4000Ft pack and I only need 100ft, then I probably would buy the 15-20 dollar roll rather than a 30-40 dollar one.
Scoutter flex tape
Project Farm, a science channel for the working man.
I love your videos, man! Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
Can't believe how many comments are getting answered, even a year later.
Great video!
Thank you very much! I enjoy the interaction
I love seeing the test rigs and little things you come up with to achieve your goals. Highly motivating
Thanks!
"I SAWED THIS BOAT IN HALF!"
Great quote
Billy Mayes here!
NOW THATS A LOT OF DAMAGE!
Pineapples lmao
THATS A LOT OF DAMAGE
I just subbed I loved the amount of detail and explaination you went thru
Thank you!
T-Rex seemed to be the best overall it was just barley second in strength and holds very well. It wasn’t bad at the width test either. All the top seemed not far off.
It's a great product.
I agree Trex was the best I think because of the glue, strength doesn't matter if it don't stick good, don't stick it's pointless.
Great demonstration. Many people will not know what duct tape was designed to do- cover the joint of furnace ductwork to prevent air leaks. That does not demand neither a high tear load nor excess adhesion. In fact some of the sturdier brands tested may be too over built for that task. That being said your testing is unique, practical and certainly will help make an informed decision if what one needs is a high adhesion, high load and high tear strength.
Thanks!
You only need two tools: WD-40 and duct tape; if it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40, if it moves and shouldn’t, use the tape.
Fun fact, WD-40 isn't actually a lubricant, it's a solvent. It's a good place to *start* if you're dealing with something covered in rust or corrosion, but aside from the old joke, you really shouldn't use it as a general purpose lubricant (instead look for something graphite- or silicone-based, or find a specific product made to do a specific job, like gun oil for cleaning a firearm -- WD-40 will ruin a gun in the long run if you try to use it there)
@@JimRFF Yeah if you want a lubricant; 3-in-1 has always been reliable, however, WD-40 does make a water-resistant silicone lubricant: www.wd40.com/products/silicone-lubricant/
@@skilz8098 WD-40 makes specialist variants for most things that require lubriction.
@@niccatipay I know, I was just pointing that out! So that people wouldn't avoid WD-40 as a lubricant because they do have it. That and Liquid Wrench are probably the better and reliable brands out there next to 3-in-1 Oil!
@@skilz8098 Yep thanks cap
Man I really wish you had used the strongest (or at least a stronger) version of the Duck tape, I know from experience that the digi-camo roll is extremely weak (and as you pointed out, the skin is very elastic) Duck makes different types of tape and the ones with designs on them are usually the shittiest (because kids buy them to make wallets instead of actually fixing things).
Great point. Thank you for this recommendation!
From a little bit of searching, I believe Duck tape actually owns and manufactures the tested T-rex tape.
I agree standard duck tape is way better than colored or printed crap and T-Rex tape is junk if it's 50 degrees it won't stick at all
I've noticed that solid color Duck tape tends to stick quite well. But only the solid colors. The big thick rolls are better than the thin rolls. Look from the side to see the difference.
Coming from avon, Ohio duck tapes capital that is 100% true. We have every year a parade and a festival all sponsored by the company and almost never do they recommend using the designed tape for any project besides for just being for fun.
Brilliant! Love the way you came up with the various tests, all of which seem very fair. I now know which brand of tape I'm going to use from now on. Duct tape seems like the quality has gone way down over the last 20 or so years.
Thank you!
Wouldn’t have gone down
There is onother brand , Nashua. They make it in mutiple widths, up to 4" at least, and different grades. Expensive though- the last time I knew it's price it was $28/180ft. roll 4" wide in 2001 . The 3m is a joke compared to it .
You're amazing. I love how you know the different tests to put things through, and the right way to set everything up. Super great job.
Thanks!
You make very well thought out and well executed videos! Always impressed with your experimental design and the careful consideration you give to ensure an even comparison of products!
Thank you very much for the positive comment!
Project Farm Absolutely! Keep up the great work!
Great video, thank you for the test and the slow motion tearing looks awesome!
Could you also test adhesion on different surfaces? And general weather resistance (water, sun, heat, cold, just leaving them outside should be sufficient for a general idea).
Thank you for this recommendation!
could you also test to see which one of them leaves the most adhesive residue on the surfaces? not really for the quantity but for how sticky that leftover residue actually is.
this combined with testing against the elements should work good, because, for example, gorilla tapes' glue melts easily and leaves a heavy residue that is hard to remove (from my own experience using it ina binder for school).
the fact that you can hold 130+ lb with a piece of tape is such a feat of engineering!
Thanks for the feedback.
you could hold me
WITH TAPE
Great video! Love that your honest, and neutral. Very valuable information. You are my go too youtube channel if I need help deciding on a purchase. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
I have loved Gorilla tape and glue since I first used them. All this did is confirm why I love Gorilla. Thanks for the testing!
Thank you!
Zombie4416 maybe you’re using an old product cause immune works womders
Zombie4416 Can't say I've ever had that issue myself. It's my favorite tape. It even stuck to our brick house when I needed it temporarily
Zombie4416 never had that problem
Chris Foxwell LOL I have it holding the front end of our old Envoy together. Clips were broken on the driver's side front bumper by a mechanic when I had a repair done and Gorilla tape has been holding the bumper in the correct place for 6 years now. It's stayed on through freezing temps, over 100° temps, through washes, through rain, through road salt... So far that same piece hasn't let me down! It's great stuff for auto repairs
Gorilla and T - Rex tape all the way.
Both are impressive product! Latest video I used T-Rex brute strength to tow a tractor. lol
@@ProjectFarm OH MY GAWD ONE OF THE COMMENTS YOU MADE ON A COMMENT ISNT ROBOT LIKE
Flex tape all the way
I like Nashua because I can rip it by hand. Gorilla sticky is invasive.
Godzilla vs Kong
Try a test on different types of zip ties
Tom Stokes black ones are the best
Thank you for this recommendation!
Yes please! Great idea
I bought some cheap ones at Publix for a quick fix... They couldn't even handle the force of the zip tie wanting to unbend without unzipping...
Duct tape + Zip ties? This along with other oddball comments make me think we have some murderers that have made it here. 😅
I know I’m late to seeing this but this is really useful. You can see not all tape is the same. Duct tape in my opinion is one of the best inventions in history like I’d say probably in the top 5 with wheels and motors up there too. It can be used for so many different things other than weight support and sticking to a random surface. Even the United States Military used duct tape as a bandage during the Vietnam War and it worked. The pressure stopped bleeding and seal stopped potential for infection. It can also be used as rope if rolled properly or even shelter if you have just sticks to make the basic shape. Duct tape is truly more than just a tape it’s a tool.
Thanks for sharing.
We appreciate you being impartial when it comes to testing and letting the viewer make their own informed decision. It's a great way to go about testing products. Keep making awesome testing videos!
Thank you very much for the positive comment!
I live in central Florida where it is extremely dank & humid most of the time. All of the other brands of tape I've tried are absolute garbage, the glue fails almost immediately in the high humidity. Gorilla tape is the only tape I've found that works great, even in high humidity AND RAIN. And just as your tests prove, it also has a high tensile strength. The stuff is so good, it is actually re-usable. Peel it off, put it back on and it still sticks & holds up just fine. I use it for all sorts of applications & repairs & swear by the stuff. Sure, there's adhesive products specially made for roofing & marine applications that may work better, but the stuff is extremely expensive. For the price, ya just can't beat Gorilla tape. I used to think "Gorilla tape is too expensive".......until I finally tried it. It's worth its weight in gold as far as I'm concerned......lol.
Thanks for commenting.
try 3M all weather duct tape
it’s very *_dank_* and humid
www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-ALL-WEATHER-Duct-Tape/?N=5002385+3293948843&rt=rud
Ayyyyyyy just the comment I was looking for. Comin from central Texas.
I would love to see a similar video about superglue brands! Love the channel!
Thank you for this recommendation!
Thank you so much for putting products up to an actual scientific style test. It is nice to actually know what I am paying for when I walk into a store. As a plumber, the general consensus among my peers that I have heard is that Gorilla is the best brand but I am interested in the better performance of the T-Rex on stickiness. I want to try that out! thanks again and keep up the good work!
Thank you for the feedback!
Actually this was pretty interesting in seeing how each one did overall but in the individual break tests. One of the really fascinating things I found was when you did the sl motion shots of each of the tapes breaking with the various methods which got me thinking about the manufacturing process.
I was looking at the patterns of each tape when they stretched and tore apart in the slo mo shots and some of the patterns were of a straight line variety , some of a diamond pattern but what made me wonder with those break patterns is the material that they layer in between the tape face ( grey/brown/black/camouflage ) and the resin/rubber. It looks like depending on the quality of the resin and the strength and pattern of the material sandwiched in between led to the tape breaking.
It almost looked like the diamond patterned material once the resin let go was able to break away easier than the brands that had a woven pattern and even some that looked like it was a straight line seemed to hold up better than the tape that had the diamond patterned material
What really is the kicker is that some of the name brand like scotch failed fairly easy as did 3M in some tests, when really those are some big brands that have been making tape and adhesives for years and years and years. Some of the pricer brands did well, but I think we all know in some test they didnt come out exactly at the top but performed well. Makes me wonder if some of the well known brands might price it cheaper knowing that while it will do the job it might not last. and with a lower price point the buyer would be encouraged to buy their brand even though it might no work as well rather than an expensive competitor brand. Imagine if the brands that didnt fare well upped their resin quality and a better patterned and strength material would produce different results in the future
Look at painters tape ( the green and blue etc ) not all is made equal, I think people see the various lengths and widths it comes in when they are shopping for it plus the price and dont really know the difference between them other than color and width and of course price, but I dont think people realize that they come in different adhesive strengths and for different applications , painting walls, painting vehicles, painting steel or metal, there is some painters tape that when used in the wrong application can be a pain in the rear to stay on or take off.
Interesting test to say the least, makes me think twice now about some of the name brands and why some of their products are so cheap
All great points. Thanks for commenting.
Holy shit buddy!
I really like your testing methods used here. One test I would have added is measuring the amount of stretch before total failure. In some uses, if the tape stretches too much, it's failed it's job at holding something where you want, even though it may not have actually broke.
Thank you for this recommendation.
I need to see a test on 550 Paracord!! Test all variables including "long term" exposure to sunlight?!?!?! I know that's the difficult one. Also there are some types that have snare wire, fire starter and fishing line!!!
We stocked 3M duct tape. We all called it 200 mile an hour tape. back then. I got a roll that was 4 inches wide and about a foot in diameter that was dark OD green. I’ve still got a little bit of that roll of tape left and it is still good and I still use a piece of it occasionally. The stuff is over 30 years old and has been in my unheated shop that freezes in the winter and cooks in the summer. I’m not sure if anybody makes the stuff that good anymore. 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing.
I think it depends on what you want to use it for. I once tried to seal up some drafty windows by taping a piece of like 5 mil plastic over each window and leaving an air gap. (3M actually has a product that does something similar.) Anyway, when I tried to use Duck brand it fell off in a matter of days! When I switched to Gorilla next, it held up all winter long! However, it also took the top 5 layers of paint off with it in the spring!
In a different house, I tried using Duck brand tape to seal around a window air conditioner so bugs couldn't get in the cracks, but this time I couldn't get the tape OFF of the vinyl window! It half melted and half decomposed as I was pulling it off!
Great point.
Sometimes ease of removal is more important than strength. Exposure time, humidity, temperature have very different effects on the adhesives and their subsequent clean up after the tape is pulled off. p.s. Contractors Dis-olve-it has become our best choice for adhesive clean up.
There are a lot of uses for a tape with high flexibility and gooey adhesive in air handling and water shedding. I wouldn't use Gorilla or T-Rex for normal "duct" tape applications, but I would use them for more structural applications.
MacGyver is a great show. Watched it as a kid. And the whole series on Netflix a few months ago. Maybe try the best one against 100 mph/military duct tape. I've always used that and had a great results.
Thank you for this recommendation.
Devin Ingram its like 12 bucks a roll. And for something that I never want moved again I use it. Yeah I'm more stingy with it, and so for some things I use gorilla tape. I would want to see how it holds up against these brands tho. Cuz I see a difference between the 2.
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would be interesting to see how the tapes hold up in a long term application. after being exposed to heat and humidity. a lot of tapes i used so far, tend to get brittle or loose their adhesive strength and just fall off
Thanks for the suggestion.
I have been using the clear gorilla tape for the last two or three years and have been very surprised at how versatile it is and it has never disappointed me in its strength or stickiness. Initially, I thought it was just expensive packing or shipping tape but it is far superior 2 shipping tape. I have used it to make temporary patches in inflatable boats, patch holes and window screens, or help with making inventions and gadgets where I need a clear waterproof seal.
Thanks for sharing.
Finally someone doing a somewhat scientific test. Consistent and repeatable. Good job. Might have added cost.
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Now this is something worth testing
Thanks!
Also curious how each tape weathers...that is one use where I find the tape will fail, eventually
Thank you for this recommendation!
Thank you for replying, and for a very scientific comparisons of the various products. Another thing I would add is that the tear strength, especially sideways, when low is a good thing, so that one can tear it without using one's teeth, or a cutting tool. I find that duct tape more than makes up for lack of strength in stickiness.
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@Project Farm since you replied here... I think you can limit your tests since freezing temperatures or hot and humid environment will affect mainly the glue, while the UV can also affect the substrate (only the tensil strength or shear will do).
That's amazing. Thanks for sharing!
That would be an interesting test as a follow-up. Put each of the tapes across the table and let sit outside in the elements for a month or so...and then do the adhesion and tensile strength tests again. That would be quite interesting. Also, was the 3M tape a mil spec? When I was in the military, we used OD Green Tape on everything. We called it 100mph tape because it would hold anything in place up to 100mph (or so, they say).
Well, you forgot to factor in the “bang for your buck” or economy of each. Compare how much tape you get for your money. If two pieces of weaker tape equal one strong piece of tape but the weak tape costs a fourth as much and I get twice as much weak tape, then I will go with the weaker, cheaper tape.
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Gorilla has always been my go to for strength but looking at the stickiness of TRex I may have to change depending on the task. Thank you for all your testing
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if I can score a roll from work I will try to send you some of the special kevlar and carbon fibre reinforced tape I use for work. it's pricey but insane.
The stronger the animal, the stronger the tape.
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Scotch tape then
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I'm a technician in the live event industry. Here in Europe, we use "Nashua 357" which is pretty much the industry standard for canvas tape that holds something.
For taping cables to the ground, lighter tape is often preferred as it's easier to pull off.
If you can get your hands on it, it would be interesting to see you testing it.
Thanks for the video idea.